Comments on: Taylor Hicks: The latest from Hollywood http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/ News, features and essays about Birmingham and Alabama Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:49:37 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joan http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2636 Joan Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:22:44 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2636 P.S.: I think Taylor's eyes are what "pull you in". As far as his LOOKS...he makes me wish I was in my twenties again.....delicious! P.S.: I think Taylor’s eyes are what “pull you in”. As far as his LOOKS…he makes me wish I was in my twenties again…..delicious!

]]> By: Joan http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2635 Joan Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:20:16 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2635 This is a question, rather than a comment: Who wrote which songs on the "Under the Radar" CD. Did Taylor write the music or lyrics on any? If so, which ones? If he writes music as well as being the musician and performer that he is, he is beyond a super-talent!!! This is a question, rather than a comment: Who wrote which songs on the “Under the Radar” CD. Did Taylor write the music or lyrics on any? If so, which ones? If he writes music as well as being the musician and performer that he is, he is beyond a super-talent!!!

]]> By: JEANNIE http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2482 JEANNIE Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:59:45 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2482 Dear SOUL MAN Taylor, You are such a UNIQUE talent. It is OBVIOUS that you FEEL your MUSIC from the inside out! How FORTUNATE we are (admirers) to know EXACTLY where you are coming from because you know WHO YOU ARE and you SING from the HEART! I've been a fan of ELVIS all my life and you remind me of him. Keep FAITH in your heart, keep GOD by your side and TRUE TO YOURSELF. Thank GOD every day for his "GIFT" to you AND MAKE HIM PROUD. if you do these things, YOU CAN'T LOSE! My husband and I have Section A - Row 14 - (seats #33 & #34) tickets for August 25th at The san Diego Sports Arena. Hope to see you there!! Dear SOUL MAN Taylor,
You are such a UNIQUE talent. It is OBVIOUS that you FEEL your MUSIC from the inside out! How FORTUNATE we are (admirers) to know EXACTLY where you are coming from because you know WHO YOU ARE and you SING from the HEART!
I’ve been a fan of ELVIS all my life and you remind me of him. Keep FAITH in your heart, keep GOD by your side and TRUE TO YOURSELF. Thank GOD every day for his “GIFT” to you AND MAKE HIM PROUD. if you do these things, YOU CAN’T LOSE!
My husband and I have Section A – Row 14 – (seats #33 & #34) tickets for August 25th at The san Diego Sports Arena. Hope to see you there!!

]]> By: Brad http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2374 Brad Fri, 02 Jun 2006 21:40:11 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2374 Taylor is able to connect with me in ways other current artists simply cannot. The emotion and passion that he puts into each song performed is incrediable. He has been and continues to be a thrill to watch. I am looking forward to supporting his music and the risks he wishes to take. Bring it on brother. Taylor is able to connect with me in ways other current artists simply cannot. The emotion and passion that he puts into each song performed is incrediable. He has been and continues to be a thrill to watch. I am looking forward to supporting his music and the risks he wishes to take. Bring it on brother.

]]> By: Joe http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2257 Joe Sun, 28 May 2006 16:31:20 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2257 He was so awesome i almost cried when I saw the results. cant wait for the future plans, you were so good all of the people i know that stayed tuned to the show for the season was with you all the way. Thank you He was so awesome i almost cried when I saw the results. cant wait for the future plans, you were so good all of the people i know that stayed tuned to the show for the season was with you all the way. Thank you

]]> By: Joe http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2256 Joe Sun, 28 May 2006 16:28:29 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2256 Love ya Taylor Love ya Taylor

]]> By: Wade http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2197 Wade Sat, 27 May 2006 04:39:01 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2197 Here are the partial <a href="http://www.completealbumlyrics.com/lyric/129778/Taylor+Hicks+-+Do+I+make+you+proud.html" rel="nofollow">lyrics</a> (sorry, too lazy to fill in the rest from the <a href="http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&pmmsid=1652909" rel="nofollow">debut single</a>). And here's Taylor's previous CD, "Under the Radar," available at <a href="http://www.lasersedgecd.com/hicks_taylor.html" rel="nofollow">Laser's Edge</a> in Homewood. Here are the partial lyrics (sorry, too lazy to fill in the rest from the debut single).

And here’s Taylor’s previous CD, “Under the Radar,” available at Laser’s Edge in Homewood.

]]> By: Leng http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2168 Leng Fri, 26 May 2006 19:39:58 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2168 A big Taylor Woooo!!! to the man that makes me appreciate the good feelings I get everytime I listen and watch his performance videos... Of all his songs performed, I love the YOU SEND ME, so cool!!! Is his CD available now??? A big Taylor Woooo!!! to the man that makes me appreciate the good feelings I get everytime I listen and watch his performance videos…

Of all his songs performed, I love the YOU SEND ME, so cool!!!

Is his CD available now???

]]> By: Betsy http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2167 Betsy Fri, 26 May 2006 19:35:34 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2167 Can somebody please email me or publish the true and correct lyrics of the song "Do I Make You Proud!?" I am one of those that Taylor entertained throughout the who season of AI....He rocks!!! Thank you for the music Taylor...wooooo! Betsy Thanks Wade. Can somebody please email me or publish the true and correct lyrics of the song “Do I Make You Proud!?”

I am one of those that Taylor entertained throughout the who season of AI….He rocks!!! Thank you for the music Taylor…wooooo!

Betsy

Thanks Wade.

]]> By: Amanda http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2160 Amanda Fri, 26 May 2006 16:27:34 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2160 Thanks for an interview that actually says something! I've watched idol fore a few years, but have never cared too much. When we saw Taylor's audition, my husband and I said, "He's amazing, but a show like this will never let him through." I'm glad we were wrong, and if I wasn't married, this Oregon girl would be learning to cook turnip greens:) Thanks for an interview that actually says something! I’ve watched idol fore a few years, but have never cared too much. When we saw Taylor’s audition, my husband and I said, “He’s amazing, but a show like this will never let him through.” I’m glad we were wrong, and if I wasn’t married, this Oregon girl would be learning to cook turnip greens:)

]]> By: Jeannie http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2143 Jeannie Fri, 26 May 2006 08:52:59 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2143 Taylor IS the sound that we have been waiting for. The numbers show that the "pop star" image that has been forced on us has long since gotten old. Taylor is authentic soul and R&B. You make me smile when I see you sing and dance. I haven't felt this way about a singer since in the 70's like...Bob Seager, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, James Taylor etc...and etc... I knew you were going to win when I saw you at the audition level. I watched every time and voted as many times as I could get through. I work at night in a hospital and would sneak to watch you and vote! My co-workers came to catch your vibe because of the smile you put on my face!!! Just so you'll know Mississippi LOVES you!! Wish you would come and play for us here...HINT-HINT!!!!! Taylor IS the sound that we have been waiting for. The numbers show that the “pop star” image that has been forced on us has long since gotten old. Taylor is authentic soul and R&B. You make me smile when I see you sing and dance. I haven’t felt this way about a singer since in the 70’s like…Bob Seager, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, James Taylor etc…and etc… I knew you were going to win when I saw you at the audition level. I watched every time and voted as many times as I could get through. I work at night in a hospital and would sneak to watch you and vote! My co-workers came to catch your vibe because of the smile you put on my face!!! Just so you’ll know Mississippi LOVES you!! Wish you would come and play for us here…HINT-HINT!!!!!

]]> By: Michaux http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-2137 Michaux Fri, 26 May 2006 03:33:47 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-2137 Love ya Taylor Hicks! This is America's music!!!! You are US and WE sent the music industry a big fat message!!!! Much love, ~ Michaux Hicks' sound is more classic soul and R&B, which isn't among the current priorities of the ClearChannel empire. That means it's not heard on the radio very often. Perhaps that's the point. The 63.4 million votes that led to his victory could be read as a signal that maybe not everyone is in the market for cookie-cutter pop music. Maybe the viewers are asking for some variety in their radio diet, rather than just another manufactured Jessica Simpson/Britney Spears clone. http://www.myspace.com/michaux Love ya Taylor Hicks! This is America’s music!!!! You are US and WE sent the music industry a big fat message!!!! Much love, ~ Michaux
Hicks’ sound is more classic soul and R&B, which isn’t among the current priorities of the ClearChannel empire. That means it’s not heard on the radio very often.
Perhaps that’s the point. The 63.4 million votes that led to his victory could be read as a signal that maybe not everyone is in the market for cookie-cutter pop music. Maybe the viewers are asking for some variety in their radio diet, rather than just another manufactured Jessica Simpson/Britney Spears clone.
http://www.myspace.com/michaux

]]> By: daphne@singapore.com http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1804 daphne@singapore.com Mon, 22 May 2006 04:36:56 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1804 i always enjoy a good read on your board, WADEONBIRMINGHAM, as i take delight in knowing TAYLOR always share his confidences closest to heart with you, and here on WB, u have such an understanding & interest in our Boy that set you poised to ask the most insightful questions that takes us along in the beautiful journey of TAYLOR's WIN at AI & SUCCESS STORIES. Loving it. TAYLOR-ME-BEAUTIFUL xoxoxo ! i always enjoy a good read on your board, WADEONBIRMINGHAM, as i take delight in knowing TAYLOR always share his confidences closest to heart with you, and here on WB, u have such an understanding & interest in our Boy that set you poised to ask the most insightful questions that takes us along in the beautiful journey of TAYLOR’s WIN at AI & SUCCESS STORIES. Loving it.

TAYLOR-ME-BEAUTIFUL xoxoxo !

]]> By: Vicky McArthur http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1802 Vicky McArthur Mon, 22 May 2006 02:32:38 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1802 oops...got overly animated there and didnt finish my post! Anyway.. as I was saying This guy is just unbelievable! I have never liked a musician as much as I am liking Mr. Hicks! I cannot wait to support him in his career 190%! You go man! oops…got overly animated there and didnt finish my post! Anyway..
as I was saying This guy is just unbelievable! I have never liked a musician as much as I am liking Mr. Hicks! I cannot wait to support him in his career 190%! You go man!

]]> By: Vicky McArthur http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1801 Vicky McArthur Mon, 22 May 2006 02:30:56 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1801 Are you kidding me?! This guy is just Are you kidding me?! This guy is just

]]> By: Sandra http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1459 Sandra Sat, 20 May 2006 12:59:21 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1459 Wow- great interview... great, down to earth guy- despite having that wealth of talent. I really think this is 'just the beginning' for a performer who's going to be the next big thing since Elvis. Taylor- you're way overdue and I wish you every success and happiness now you've 'caught that bus'!!! Sange, member of theofficialsoulpatrol.com Wow- great interview… great, down to earth guy- despite having that wealth of talent.

I really think this is ‘just the beginning’ for a performer who’s going to be the next big thing since Elvis.

Taylor- you’re way overdue and I wish you every success and happiness now you’ve ‘caught that bus’!!!

Sange, member of theofficialsoulpatrol.com

]]> By: Cathadhaka http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1413 Cathadhaka Sat, 20 May 2006 06:59:22 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1413 I so wish he wins and that "They" let him do the kind of album he wants. And I so wish I could cook turnip greens! (;-) I so wish he wins and that “They” let him do the kind of album he wants.
And I so wish I could cook turnip greens! (;-)

]]> By: Christy D http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1412 Christy D Sat, 20 May 2006 04:22:07 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1412 What a great article. Taylor so many people are in love with you and your music. You make me smile everytime I see and hear you sing. I feel like a 16 year old school girl again with my first crush. Not only are you drop dead gorgeous but an awesome singer and entertainer. Stay yourself Tay and don't let anyone try to change you. You are already my American Idol!!! What a great article. Taylor so many people are in love with you and your music. You make me smile everytime I see and hear you sing. I feel like a 16 year old school girl again with my first crush. Not only are you drop dead gorgeous but an awesome singer and entertainer. Stay yourself Tay and don’t let anyone try to change you. You are already my American Idol!!!

]]> By: Katie Roberts http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1399 Katie Roberts Sat, 20 May 2006 03:29:39 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1399 God Bless this man! It's been said before but let me say it again...he brings so much joy into the lives of his fans. There isn't a day that goes by now where I don't listen to his music and watch videos of his performances because, by doing so, I am guaranteed some spine-tingling chills and a lot of smiles. He's made us all fall in love again! God Bless this man! It’s been said before but let me say it again…he brings so much joy into the lives of his fans. There isn’t a day that goes by now where I don’t listen to his music and watch videos of his performances because, by doing so, I am guaranteed some spine-tingling chills and a lot of smiles.

He’s made us all fall in love again!

]]> By: Lynn from Vancouver, Canada http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2006/05/19/taylor-hicks-the-latest-from-hollywood/#comment-1358 Lynn from Vancouver, Canada Sat, 20 May 2006 02:24:13 +0000 http://wadeonbirmingham.com/?p=456#comment-1358 To Taylor: Thanks to you I have re-discovered the kind of music I have always loved and have been missing. Thank you for introducing me to new artists such as Ray Lamontagne and Keb Mo. I have to say that your quote "I'm going to be a musician and a soul singer for the rest of my life" brought a tear to my eye and all I can say is THANK GOD! I will be buying everything you record (I am listening to UTR right now) and hope to have the awesome opportunity to see you sing (and dance) live. Please come to Vancouver, Canada on your bus - we will welcome you with open arms. Congratulations and good luck in the finale and warm wishes for a happy and successful future. I'm so glad to know that we will always see you being funky somewhere. To Taylor: Thanks to you I have re-discovered the kind of music I have always loved and have been missing. Thank you for introducing me to new artists such as Ray Lamontagne and Keb Mo. I have to say that your quote “I’m going to be a musician and a soul singer for the rest of my life” brought a tear to my eye and all I can say is THANK GOD! I will be buying everything you record (I am listening to UTR right now) and hope to have the awesome opportunity to see you sing (and dance) live. Please come to Vancouver, Canada on your bus – we will welcome you with open arms.

Congratulations and good luck in the finale and warm wishes for a happy and successful future. I’m so glad to know that we will always see you being funky somewhere.

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